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History of Persia

Trevor Culley and HoPful Media

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A podcast dedicated to the history of Persia, and the great empires that ruled there beginning with the Achaemenid Empire of Cyrus the Great and the foundation of an imperial legacy that directly impacted ancient civilizations from Rome to China, and everywhere in between. Join me as we explore the cultures, militaries, religions, successes, and failures of some of the greatest empires of the ancient world.
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Everything Everywhere Daily

Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media

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Learn something new every day! Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast for Intellectually Curious People. Host Gary Arndt tells the stories of interesting people, places, and things from around the world and throughout history. Gary is an accomplished world traveler, travel photographer, and polymath. Topics covered include history, science, mathematics, anthropology, archeology, geography, and culture. Past history episodes have dealt with ancient Rome, Phoenicia, Persia, Greece, Chi ...
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Legacies of Ancient Persia

UCLA Pourdavoud Institute

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Legacies of Ancient Persia explores the multiplicity of legacies left by ancient Persia through interviews and round-table discussions with leading scholars and experts to discuss the impact ancient Iranian civilization has had on other ancient cultures and modern global patrimony. Legacies of Ancient Persia is brought to you by the UCLA Pourdavoud Institute for the Study of the Iranian World. The show is hosted and produced by Lexie Henning and features original music by Brent Arehart.
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LATEST SERIES: Carchemish (C Episodes) - tracing the life and death of the Neo-Hittite kingdoms; PREVIOUS SERIES: The Ancient World - from the earliest human civilizations down through 500 BC; Rediscovery (R Episodes) - the stories of the modern scholars and adventurers who rediscovered the ancient world; Bloodline (B Episodes) - tracing the descendants of Mark Antony and Cleopatra over ten generations; Thea (T Episodes) - tracing the disintegration of the Seleucid Empire
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We are warning of the dangerous times we are in! the Holy Bible says these are the end of times and the beginning of a new age brought in by our Messiah! We keep a close eye on the coming war with Gog, magog, Iran, ergo persia, and of course Israel... of course UFO'S counting down to the return of MESSIAH!
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A podcast about the history of ancient Greece for people new to and familiar with Ancient Greek history.The Casting Through Ancient Greece podcast will focus on telling the story of Ancient Greece starting from the pre history through Archaic Greece, Classical Greece and up to the Hellenistic period. Featured throughout the podcast series will be Major events such as the Greek and Persian wars, The Peloponnesian war and Alexander the Greats war against Persia. www.castingthroughancientgreece ...
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History! The most exciting and important things that have ever happened on the planet. Powerful kings, warrior queens, nomads, empires and expeditions. Historian Dan Snow and his expert guests bring all these stories to life and more in a daily dose of history. Join Dan as he digs into the past to make sense of the headlines and get up close to the biggest discoveries being made around the world today, as they happen. If you want to get in touch with the podcast, you can email us at ds.hh@hi ...
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The podcast that transports you to the ancient world and back, with some good conversation along the way. It's not just about ancient Greece. It's about a huge chunk of human history that the Greek texts give us access to: from Egypt and Babylon, to Persia, to Carthage and Rome, we'll sail the wine-dark sea of history with some expert guides at the helm. Topics will include archaeology, literature, and philosophy. New episode every month.
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The Besties

Chris Plante, Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, Russ Frushtick

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It's Game of the Year meets King of the Hill as four of Earth's best friends – Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, Chris Plante, and Russ Frushtick – rank and review their favorite video games. Because shouldn't the world's best friends pick the world's best games?
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We discuss sociocultural problems that have led to a silent crisis where men comprise 80% of all suicide deaths. We examine the roots of the teachings and belief systems that have shaped today's men's zeitgeist. Most men are not allowed to show emotions, can't ask for help, are encouraged to be stoic, are terrified of vulnerability, and only get respect if they're labeled "alpha males'. We dare to go where others don't have the courage to until mental health is destigmatized and men feel saf ...
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Hi, I’m Paula Mohammed, welcome to my podcast: In My Kitchen with Paula. This podcast is a gathering place for culinary adventurers who love to travel. Here’s a little about me… My parents came from very different backgrounds, so I grew up with cultural influences from Pakistan, Japan, Italy, and New Zealand. In our family kitchen, the different traditions, recipes, and stories mingled together to create meals that were fun, inspiring, and memorable. This inspired a love of travel and cookin ...
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Welcome to Low Five Gaming, the book club-style podcast where two brothers, Alex and Luke, share their lifelong love for video games through engaging conversations and friendly debates. If you're a passionate gamer, a casual fan, or just have a soft spot for the classics, our laid-back, conversational approach will make you feel right at home. Each month, we'll explore the game of the moment or revisit a beloved classic, satisfying your gaming cravings with our unique blend of humor, insight ...
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Wizard and the Bruiser

The Last Podcast Network

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Holden McNeely and Jake Young are your guides on a psychotropic journey into the secret origins of nerd culture. Fill your ears with education each week as the hosts tackle subjects from the worlds of comic books, video games, anime and film. Untold stories, bizarre facts and crazed deconstructions will fly at you at dangerous speeds, do not listen if you are pregnant or nursing. Make no mistake, this IS the sweatiest podcast in human history.
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HITM uses character focused storytelling to convey the ideas of the past that have shaped us today. We dive into wars and politics to see how the values of nations and their populations have reacted to the world around them. This is social evolution and biography wrapped in storytelling. This is History in the Making. HITM is currently in Season 1. Season 1 covers much of the classical age of Greece including the “invention” of democracy, the Persian Wars, politics of Pericles and Themistocl ...
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A podcast for cat lovers! We discuss everything from cats health to different breeds and their characteristics. Come and meet my two favorite kitties: Persia and Simba, both from the Maine Coon Cat breed. Meow!
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DLC is your Down Loadable Commentary for the week, giving you a rundown of everything you need to know about gaming in it's many forms! Whether it is on desktops, laptops, or consoles, VR, AR, or tabletop, DLC is your source for info, analysis, and opinion from the best voices in the industry! Hosts Jeff Cannata and Christian Spicer are joined each episode by a special guest to decide on a Story of the Week and discuss the games on their Playlist! DLC, the Digital Lifestyle Companion for gam ...
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Join local scumbag Dee, and renowned kommunist A.J. on a sadistic adventure through time. A comical discussion on unusual, unethical, and unfortunate events. Weird deaths? Check. Disease? Check. Nazis? Check. And lots of cannibalism.
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Current Gen

Current Gen Podcast

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Current Gen is a show about the video games that you should care about RIGHT NOW. Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@CurrentGenPodcast) for let's plays, reactions, and more!
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The staff of Game Informer chat it up each week bout the latest news, previews and reviews from the game industry. Each show will cover the weeks hot topics plus the games you're looking forward to or may not know about yet. Subscribe today!
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MMORPGs, Looter Shooters, great games, and great loot that you can play with your friends. Topics range from Throne and Liberty, Blue Protocol, New World, MMORPGs new and upcoming games.
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Music Buds

Film Buds Nation

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Interviews: Film and Video Game Composers, Rock Bands and Solo Artists! Hosted by Henry Faherty Film Buds Nation Podcasts: -Film Buds -Music Buds -FrankenFilms -Artists We Admire
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David Holmes was a Gymnast and Stunt Performer. He began his Stunt career at the age of 14 on “Lost In Space” and for the following ten years he performed on many productions, including; Prince Of Persia, The Golden Compass and all eight Harry Potter films as the main Harry Potter Stunt Double. David qualified for the Stunt Register when he was 22 years old, then on January 28th 2009, at the age of 25 David was left paralysed after an accident on set whilst rehearsing a stunt. It’s been over ...
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The First War for Western Civilization

Worrigee Multimedia (Australia)

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This video is a preview lasting 3:00 Minutes. TO SEE ALL 8 EPISODES IN THEIR ENTIRETY, PLEASE VISIT http://www.celebrategreece.com/products/56-the-first-war-for-the-west "Go back 2,500 years to the wars between ancient Greece (West) and Persia (East). The Greco-Persian Wars 2,500 years ago were a clash between two peoples, two cultures, two systems of government and two continents. The first clash between East and West. A clash that has, sadly, continued all the way to today." -- Dr. Michael ...
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SFF Addicts

Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn

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SFF Addicts is a weekly sci-fi, fantasy and writing craft podcast co-hosted by authors Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn, bringing you interviews and masterclasses with your favorite SFF authors. The full episode archive, as well as book reviews and essays, can be found at https://fanfiaddict.com. You can also subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel or follow us on Spotify, where all episodes are available in full video.
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Against his better judgement, Keifer loves video games. Join him each episode as he interviews various guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences to discover how and why games make an impact on their players. Along the way he also talks about the importance of video game preservation, scrutinizes the shortcomings of the video game industry, and argues for video games as an art form. Part of the Moonshot Network.
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Emperor Heraclius took the Byzantine Empire from its lowest ebb to its greatest heights. After years of turmoil at the hands of invading Persian armies, Heraclius led lightning counter-offensives that swept into Mesopotamia and devastated the Sassanid Empire. His battlefield exploits became the stuff of legend, but his success was not to last - in …
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Shapur III carries an important name that gave us two greats, will he be up for the challenge? He'll face another situation in Armenia, nomads in the east, and complaints about tent manufacturing. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/07/07/70-shapur-iii/ Here's the link to our Patreon! ww…
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Designer, developer, and educator at the NYU Game Center Jesse Fuchs drops by to talk about the 1989 computer game Prince of Persia! We also talk about Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner and the illuminating, detailed notes he wrote during the game's development! We also talk about Prince of Persia's legacy and influence, 80s computer games, B…
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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author Stephen Aryan about his new novel The Blood Dimmed Tide, the world of The Coward, ideas and distraction, heroes and PTSD, Persian and Mongol history, research and accuracy, magic systems and weird shit, the publishing landscape, working a day-job and much more. NOTE: This is part…
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Dr. Ali Mousavi, a Pourdavoud Research Scholar and adjunct professor of Iranian Archaeology at UCLA, joins Lexie for a special minisode to talk about a unique archaeological site from the Archaeological Gazetteer of Iran database! Don't forget to follow the Pourdavoud Institute on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.pourdavoud.uc…
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Very important announcements and updates about History of Persia and America: Secret Wars. Please visit our new fundraising page at HoPfulMedia.com.co ! Patrons look for a special update just for you posting imminently! New subscribers use code ALEXANDER to get 1 month free when you sign up before July 31, 2024 New annual subscribers use code GIZIS…
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Jeff and Christian welcome freelance games journalist, Imran Khan back to the show this week to discuss the first Dragon Age The Veilguard gameplay, new Shovel Knight dimensions, and a really positive thing from the Helldivers 2 community. The Playlist: The Rogue Prince of Persia, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Phantom Blade Zero, Sonic x Shadow Gener…
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In the winter of 1911, Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his party set out into the frozen heart of Antarctica. Battling blizzards and treacherous terrain, they were determined to be the first people to reach the South Pole. But when they arrived in early 1912, they discovered that a Norwegian team had beaten them to it. As if that weren't enough, th…
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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Writing the Opposite Gender with author Stephen Aryan. During the episode, Stephen bridges the gap between genders, exploring the importance of writing outside your own gender, stereotypes and how men often write women badly, how to enjoy writing the opposite gend…
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The history of the United States' relationship with communism is one littered with fear and persecution. So where did the American Communist Party come from? How powerful has it been in the last century? And where is it now? In this episode of American History Hit, Don is joined by Dr. Vernon Pederson, Professor at the American University of Sharja…
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Tim and Dan are joined by Derek to talk about a few new releases like The First Descendant as well as another deep dive in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. We also preview the games slated for the second half of 2024. Then we get all patriotic and discuss some of the most AMERICAN video games ever. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUD…
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We're back from break with a currently cold war-pilled Aj with tales of love, cake, and getaways! Dee is here too as he discovers that Georgia isn't just a US state live! Our Website The Store Insta Reddit Patreon Explore a riveting chapter of Cold War history in this episode, where we uncover the daring defections of pilots from the Soviet Union. …
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The most popular sports league in the world in terms of the number of people who follow and watch is the English Premier League. Unlike other sports leagues, the English Premier League is relatively new. It was only created in the early 90s in response to the poor condition of top-division football at the time. Since then, it has brought in billion…
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Jeff and Christian welcome Victor Lucas from EPTV back to the show this week to discuss the Capcom Next event, a movie adaptation for Watch Dogs, and a dog hitting a homerun at Summer Games Done Quick. The Playlist: Luigi’s Mansion 2, Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, Cygni: All Guns Blazing and Rocket Knight Re-Sparked collection, FragPunks closed …
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In February 1904, the Russian Empire found itself at war with the Empire of Japan over what was territory in the current nation of China. The problem for Russia was that a big chunk of its navy was located in the Baltic Sea, and the war was in Asia. The Baltic fleet was sent on an incredibly long and interesting voyage to get the ships into battle.…
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Mark Twain once said, 'There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.' The reason why he placed statistics into its own category is because it is possible to use numbers to misrepresent the truth, distort reality, or outright lie. However, if you know what to look for, you can catch misuses of statistics, and if really pay attent…
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I've been gone a long time... I know. But for now, enjoy one of our most recent Film Buds Podcast episodes! And please make sure to rate, review and subscribe! For Episode 294, Elle is back to help me start some teen drama with Mean Girls (2024) then fight for respect in The Color Purple (2023) plus we also talk the new Wicked trailer, Grace and Fr…
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As the Israel Defense Forces appear to have almost completed their mission to defeat Hamas terrorists in Rafah, a Gazan city along the Egyptian border, the Islamic Republic of Iran is utilizing Hezbollah, its proxy in Lebanon, to attack – even more aggressively – Israel’s northern territories. Behind Hezbollah, behind Hamas, behind Islamic Jihad, b…
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Every Friday, we're highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/blogger Neil Williams and panelists Mike's Book Reviews, M. J. Kuhn, Philip Chase, Mihir Wanchoo and Zoranne Host for a TBRCon2024 panel on "Rea…
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The month of July is named after Julius Caesar. In 44 BC, after his assassination, the Roman Senate renamed the month of Quintilis after him in honor of the month he was born. The fact that he was appointed dictator for life probably had something to do with it. All the emperors that came later never changed it, so instead of Quintilis, we have Jul…
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Nintendo’s final year of Switch has been a bizarre mishmash of remakes and spinoffs. Luigi’s Mansion 2 continues that trend, updating the 2013 3DS jaunt for a 2024 audience. Can a decade-old game meet the expectations of Luigi’s Mansion 3 fans? And what other 3DS games should Nintendo update next? Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discus…
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In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, former GI editor and current writer for The Indie Informer John Carson drops by to share his impressions of Final Fantasy XIV's newly released Dawntrail expansion. We're also joined by our wonderful podcast editor Matt Storm to give their thoughts on Alan Wake 2's Night Springs DLC, Paper Mario: The…
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On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress of the 13 British colonies in North America issued a document addressing their grievances with the British Crown and stated to the world why they considered themselves to be a free and independent country. That document and its legacy have had a much bigger impact than its signatories could have ever imagin…
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Swashbuckling, murder and robbery on the high seas! We're bringing back the fan-favourite episode on Dr Rebecca Simon's 'Pirate Queens: The Lives of Anne Bonny & Mary Read' from our archive. She takes Dan through a dramatic history of piracy in the Caribbean and the Atlantic World. She tells the extraordinary stories of pirates Anne Bonny, and Mary…
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The Expedition of Tabuk demonstrated to Arabs the strength of the Muslims. Over the next year, the various tribes responded by sending the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) delegations to accept Islam and pledge their allegiance. Prophet Muhammmad welcomed them & forgave past conflicts. He focused on: - Renouncing idolatry & polytheism - Spreading Islamic kn…
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One of the leading destinations for live stage performances is Broadway. The term Broadway, derived from the street in New York City, is not just a name. It's a rich history of notable theaters and a style of performance that has become synonymous with it. But why did theater develop on that particular street in that particular city, what divides B…
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On the eve of the 2024 General Election, we're joined by Tim Shipman, chief political commentator at The Sunday Times, to hear about how things really work in Westminster. Tim draws on his first-hand experience to explain the tumultuous last decade of British politics. How are crucial decisions made in the halls of government? Who can we trust when…
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Bonus episode from the podcast 'History Daily'. November 15, 1864. During the American Civil War, Union General William T. Sherman begins his devastating March to the Sea. History Daily can be found on all podcasting platforms, with more information on their website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Located in the 90th place on the periodic table is the element Thorium. Thorium, as with every element, has unique properties, making it useful in certain applications. However, Thorium’s best days might still be ahead of it and might move it to the front of the list of the world’s most important elements. Learn more about Thorium, how it was disco…
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On the eve of the 2024 General Election, we're tackling one of the UK's most divisive topics; Brexit. The 2016 referendum on EU membership split voters in two, creating two entrenched camps - Brexiteers and Remainers - whose differences show no signs of abating 8 years later. To better understand this political hot potato, we're charting Britain's …
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In this weeks mission Holden seated on the Marshmallow Sofa, designed by Irving Harper of Herman Miller Inc and Jake sitting upon his Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich tread into the espionage/assassin/telepath filled world of Tatsuya Endo's SPY×FAMILY! Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/Wi…
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We are officially HALFWAY THERE through the year of 2024, and we look back at the first half of the year in gaming. What are our contenders for the Top Ten list? What are the disappoints and surprises from this year? We get into all of that. Also, we talk about Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, more Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, loads of TV shows, and som…
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In December 1936, the United Kingdom underwent its greatest constitutional crisis of the 20th century. The king, Edward VIII, abdicated the throne to marry an American divorcee. This might not seem like a scandal today, but at the time, it threatened to collapse the entire British government when Europe was on the brink of war. The aftermath of the…
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With Christian away, Art Director at Bit Reactor, Daanish Syed, joins Jeff in welcoming Rich Lovejoy from Gamers with Jobs Conference Call back to the show to discuss what takes games so long to make, according to former Bioware producer Mark Darrah, lots of new remasters announced, and Destiny 2 moving away from long-form narrative. The Playlist: …
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110 years ago today, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire was struck down by an assassin's bullet. His death triggered one of the most destructive wars in human history, a conflict that set the stage for the 20th century. With the help of historian Sue Woolmans, Dan gives a minute-by-minute account of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinan…
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In 1961, at the Green Bank observatory in West Virginia, a small conference was held for astrophysicists. The meeting was organized by Cornell University professor and astronomer Frank Drake. The subject of the conference was the search for extraterrestrial life. In preparation for the conference, he jotted down his thoughts in the form of an equat…
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Before the Allied invasions of Normandy or Sicily in World War II, the ground war against Germany and Italy was first fought in North Africa. The reason why there was even a conflict in Africa was a combination of geography and history. Even though it doesn’t get the attention the war in Asia or Europe receives, the war in North Africa was pivotal …
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After attending a conference she was invited to in the Islamic Republic of Iran in 2018, Australian-British academic Dr. Kylie Moore-Gilbert was arrested by the intelligence arm of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and eventually sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges of espionage which the Australian government rejected as "baseless.” Two …
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IMPORTANT NOTE: We do not condone the inappropriate behavior of author Zach Rosenberg, but out of respect for the voices/experiences of the other panelists, we have chosen to make this panel available to listeners. Every Friday, we're highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of d…
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The biggest agricultural crop in the world today, by total weight, is corn. Also known as maize, corn is a crop of the New World. The ancients in China, India, Mesopotamia, and Rome never knew about corn. Yet, since the Columbian Exchange, it has become one of the world’s most important commodities as a source of food, animal feed, and the basis of…
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Can the game of the year be a DLC expansion? This week, The Besties discuss Elden Ring: The Shadow of the Erdtree, the highly anticipated addition to one of the greatest games of all time. Is it too hard? How is it different from the original game? Can The Besties get gud? In the back half, what do we want from FromSoftware moving forward? Listen t…
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